Jim R. was V.P. sales for U.S. Lines in New york and could always be depended upon to lighten our day. One evening he was out with a young salesman entertaining a VIP customer at dinner when he asked the waitress if they had any "cheap gin" - the poor salesman was mortified and the clients roared. By and by Jim was sent to London to become our "guv'nor" for all of Europe. The perks with the position included a car and driver and upon arrival he upgraded to a Bentley. The new management was tight with spending but try as they might the bean counters couldn't find the Bentley in any expense accounts. When Jim was home on leave he was challenged by the Chairman of the Board who said "we know you are hiding it somewhere, please tell us where?" Jim said "Look under medical expenses, I leased it from a doctor." Jim left us in 2010 but the memory lingers on.
tjs
(Reprinted from EagleBlue No. 34 May 19, 2006)
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